Regina Spektor - Ode To Divorce Lyrics






The food that I'm eating
Is suddenly tasteless
I know I'm alone now
I know what it tastes like
So break me to small parts
Let go in small doses
But spare some for spare parts
There might be some good ones
Like you might make a dollar
I'm inside your mouth now
Behind your tonsils
Peeking over your molars
You're talking to her now
And you've eaten something minty
And you're making that face that I like
And you're going in, in for the kill, kill
For the killer kiss, kiss for the kiss, kiss

I need your money, it'll help me
I need your car and I need your love [x2]
So won't you help a brother out?
Won't you help a brother out?
Won't you help a brother out, out, out, out, out?

So break me to small parts
Let go in small doses
But spare some for spare parts
You might make a dollar
Dollar, might make a dollar

So won't you help a brother out?
Won't you help a brother out?
Won't you help a brother out, out, out, out, out?

So break me to small parts
Let go in small doses
But spare some for spare parts
There might be some good ones
You might make a dollar
(There might be some good ones)
There might be some good ones
(You might make a dollar)
You might make a dollar
(There might be some good ones)
There might be some good ones





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  1. S.... R....

    Divorcia. Artista, interpretación. gracias.

  2. C.... T....

    Sean Rowe does a really good cover of this song. Check it out

  3. s.... ....

    *just break me to small parts* /
    *let go in small doses* 💔

  4. H.... P....

    I think I falling in love with this singer

    H.... P....

    Hendra Pramana
    We all should 🖤

  5. A.... C....

    I've been divorced and remarried, and this song still gets to me. I love Regina so much.

  6. R.... L....

    My name is called Regina
    🐺

  7. J.... G....

    Queen Regina

  8. G.... J....

    The food that I'm eating is suddenly tasteless
    I know I'm alone now
    I know what it tastes like

    So break me to small parts
    Let go in small doses
    But spare some for spare parts
    There might be some good ones!

    Like you might make a dollar
    I'm inside your mouth now
    Behind your tonsils
    Peaking over your molars

    You're talking to her now
    You've eaten something minty
    And you're making that face that I like
    When you're going in for the kill kill
    For the killer kiss kiss for the kiss kiss

    I need your money
    It'll help me
    I need your car and I need your love
    I need your money
    It'll help me
    I need your car and I need your love
    So won't you help a brother out?
    Won't you help a brother out?
    Won't you help a brother out out out out out?

    Just break me to small parts
    Let go in small doses
    But spare some for spare parts
    You might make a dollar
    You might make a dollar
    So won't you help a brother out?
    Won't you help a brother out out out out out?

    Just break me to small parts
    Let go in small doses
    But spare some for spare parts
    There might be some good ones

    You might make a dollar

  9. C.... L....

    My mom and my dad have been divorced since I was one. My mom got remarried when I was six, and I have known my stepdad since I was three. I have two other younger sisters too. We are all very close, and for the most part, we get along like any other family. My mom and “dad” occasionally fight, but just like any other married couple. Occasionally, they would have big fights. Tonight, on mother’s day, they had a big fight. When this happens my mom usually takes her car and drives a little far. She always come back after she has calmed down. But this particular night, I followed her secretly up the road to a church. I am now sitting in the cemetery besides the church, watching her car, crying and praying. “And it breaks me to pieces.” Regina let’s me know for sure that it will all be okay. “You’ll come back when it’s over.” Thanks for being here Regi, for everything.

  10. j.... j....

    Thank you Rachel and Griffin McElroy, this song is beautiful.

  11. C.... S....

    Wonderful! brought me here, thanks so much for exposing me to such BEAUTIFUL music!

  12. H.... ....

    The whispered verses...just pure love Regina.

  13. S.... ....

    Poetic lyrics and a beautiful melody...sublime

  14. M.... P....

    Guaaaaaaaaaaauuuuu

  15. q.... ....

    So won't you help a brother out?

  16. A.... J....

    best line ever , Im inside your mouth now.... behind your tonsills

  17. S.... A....

    She's really underrated. Even if the music gets *too* experimental, it's pretty much guaranteed to transport you. This song in particular just takes my mind miles away and becomes more than just a song. Objectively, there isn't much melodic structure and the signing isn't that great, and yet this song is more awesome than anything else I've listened to this year. Either I'm crazy or she's some sort of genius-in-disguise. PS: that piano riff is awesome and is perfectly balanced with her voice and just the *tiniest* bit of stringed accompaniment; very tastefully done.

    S.... A....

    Just to make myself clear, I actually like a lot of the lyrics from this album and the composition and music itself, even though it's not at all complicated or hard to recreate, it works with the voice, the lyrics and somehow it all fits together and makes for a great piece of music.
    I just don't think she is underrated. At least on the internet, she is certainly getting a lot of appreciation.

    S.... A....

    @Matěj Ptáček In my part of the internet I don't hear about her much. However she is becoming more prominent, apparently, more so than I realized. She's got, to my knowledge, two film-song deals under her belt thus far, so definitely not too shabby.
    Underrated just means I like her more than I was led to expect ... that's the down-side to my "everything revolves around me" worldview.

    S.... A....

    you took my internet comment way too seriously. I think she's definitely underrated. I don't need your help with my personal life, and my personal life has nothing to do with this youtube thread. Have a nice life.

    S.... A....

    @Angel Lewis I think you took my comment too seriously. My interest in your life was purely sarcastic ...

    S.... A....

    TOTALLY AGREE!

  18. S.... L....

    "I see you talking to her now" - oh the feels...

  19. B.... N....

    Everything about this song is just... ugh, it's too good.

  20. J.... S....

    Perestroika

  21. K.... K....

    this is a pretty nice song but divorce propaganda is never ok

    K.... K....

    @E la corrente tacita e soave
    I agree that no fault divorce should only happen in cases of abuse.

    K.... K....

    +Kurt Kretschmann divorce propaganda? if you dont want a relationship get out of the relationship its not a hard concept. its ok to make mistakes its unwise to keep making the same mistake over and over again. i care more about capitalist or authoritarian propaganda and how war is commonly regarded as an inevitable part of human society rather than a problem to be solved than i ever do about someones relationship that isnt my own. if it doesnt promote peace why bother with it?

    K.... K....

    +Kurt Kretschmann i compare your stance on divorce to be identical to a man who is pro-life. you dont get to decide what other people do with their body. just like you dont get to decide what other people do with their relationships. if you fuck up bad and your wife wants a divorce she can get one without your consent. even if you think propaganda is responsible for her leaving your bitch ass

    K.... K....

    *applause*

    K.... K....

    Why not?

  22. S.... K....

    I like her soul!!! good-good-very-good!

  23. p.... m....

    Just happened by chance to come across this young lady......gotta love serendipity:-)

  24. B.... C....

    My nesting Babushka dolls are being held hostage by my ex-husband.
    Don't forget to visit Ben Folds and his divorces after this song!

    B.... C....

    Don't forget to give me back my black t-shirt 👌

  25. M.... G....

    This song is getting me through the loss of my brother. Sad Spector heals

  26. N.... J....

    such a good song :') miss the old reg

    N.... J....

    What do you mean? She has barely changed, I mean, she's still amazing.

    N.... J....

    Naana. Anna. She has changed. But not for the worse. I long for her on this record. But when I listen to her new record, I long for her more. She's special. I think you'd both agree that she's special. Some of the old stuff is imprinted on my heart. I sing it in my head. But Cheap Seats is a classic. I don't know what. Not rock or pop or classical piano. What? Just a classic.

    N.... J....

    @Jack Spraker 100% agree with this, i kind of want to cry when i hear her old stuff - she was beyond amazing and so unique. I'm sure she's still an amazing person but you can't deny that her music has just become commercial compared to her old stuff. 

    N.... J....

    @Naana Jane Lane I don't think her writing style has changed at all. It's the background music. The piano makes it that much more beautiful. 

  27. i.... ....

    just downwote him... no hate no problems plane simple thumb down period.

  28. T.... ....

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    learned a lot of things on how to win my ex back.
    There are a lot of tiny lil messages that can be
    used to reawaken the desire of your ex. I myself
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  29. G.... M....

    Roosky though she may be; her English is excellent and sounds better coming out of her than it does me.

  30. d.... b....

    Wow, that's really clever. Regina Spektor is simply amazing.

  31. a.... ....

    I'm displeased. My friend lives on the floor above me. I'm irritated because he in recent times became excellent with all women. He went to the Master Attraction website by Jake Ayres (Look in Google). Now I hear him bringing chicks back. He's continuously getting women back and I can't help but hear it, which is gross and I wish he had not discovered that site. My best companion is getting laid now too coz of that site. I'm envious!

  32. m.... c....

    seen her in glasgow, some bloke actually shouted "divorce me regina" pmsl only in scotland eh

  33. E.... t....

    The reason for the creation of a song is not necessarily it's meaning, as this is subjective and relative to the person in a set space and time.

    E.... t....

    Bro. Who are you? I love this! Memes before memes! What are you up to lately?

  34. N.... J....

    missing the old regina

  35. D.... ....

    ReSpekt

    D.... ....

    Dude, not only is that comment witty and awesome. S/o to that username, that's my favorite philosopher!

  36. b.... m....

    Look at Regina Spector blue lips soo beautiful

  37. M.... ....

    im making a playlist with some of her songs in it, but I've no clue what to call the playlist, what category? (i temporary named it "category?")

  38. s.... ....

    Note: Shut the fuck up, okay? An opinion is a (read this like Sam' Jackson) mother fuckin' opinion.

  39. C.... ....

    New rule: you're not allowed to listen to music if you're going to ignore any possible interpretation of it other than your own. Music means to its audience what the audience decides it means; that's how art works.

  40. m.... ....

    wow nice

  41. J.... S....

    Kira, Soviet Kitsch is nice. But this thing. We we SAW from the Cheap Seats is really one one of the best records ever. I' m serious. Listen

  42. K.... P....

    Soviet Kitsch is by far my favorite record. It's so experimental in its lyrics and vocal arrangement and the piano arrangement has this beautiful classical sound to it.

  43. j.... ....

    I need your love...
    so won't you help a brotha out?

    Only Regina can make something so silly, TRULY meaningful.

  44. M.... L....

    It would sure do the world good if you would consider not taking things so personally.

  45. M.... L....

    Maybe you should consider lightening up and not taking things so personally. It would do the world good.

  46. A.... ....

    If youre reading this, i didnt do it.

  47. G.... ....

    Yes, totally. Missing them, and wishing you could make them feel your worth, but at the same time resisting it and telling that bastard to get the hell out of your life. And as if you could will the thoughts OUT of your mind, to wish so much that they would see your worth when in actuality you don't need their validation, and they are indeed unworthy of all of the little ways you love them. Those thoughts are hard to control. Sometimes you do have to literally tell them to get out.

  48. f.... ....

    is that what that is?? i never knew...genius

  49. L.... D....

    I saw her perform this live. It's even better live.

  50. M.... C....

    The heartbeat sounds with the damper pedal kill me.

  51. M.... C....

    Proud that she is from Russia! I can really feel the Russia spirit here, wherever she lives or goes, she it will also be felt:) Waiting for her in Moscow again!

  52. T.... ....

    Listening to this song at work in the office right now. I want to cry because it's so beautiful and sad but I can't cry right now................

  53. R.... S....

    I love you, because that's exactly how I frickin' feel towards people who don't understand symbolism and then say it makes no sense when it's been pointed out.
    AAAAA.

  54. a.... ....

    The woman has one of most beautiful voices i've ever heard.

  55. R.... H....

    Then the fact that you use the term "goddamned" means absolutely nothing. I'm not hating on you for being an atheist by no means, its just... if you truly disbelieve then why go to the trouble of putting so much emphasis on blaspheming and entity that doesn't exist. Just seems pointless to me is all...

  56. w.... k....

    A time to reflect,,,,and then some

  57. W.... ....

    Everybody get mad about it

  58. K.... R....

    actually she's probably part of the illuminati i mean, after all, the strokes are...

  59. b.... ....

    triste, cierto y hermoso tema, precioso... ella preciosa... sí, mucho!

  60. D.... D....

    Regina is wearing her grandfather's Soviet Navy cap from WWII. She shared some cool stories on her interview with Terry Gross on NPR.

  61. S.... A....

    Nowthat you mention it really makes sense!

  62. S.... B....

    I don't think ANYONE would EVER divorce Regina:)) she's that amazing

  63. I.... ....

    So, I put the song on and the first line I hear is, the food that i'm eating xD and im like what in the world??? but it turned out being good.

  64. E.... S....

    Deaf people... :(

  65. Z.... S....

    Yeah, I think it would totally make sense. Yelling "Out"? Sounds like a word you'd say in a divorce.

  66. Z.... ....

    shes so hot and awesome

  67. i.... ....

    Awwww :'(

  68. T.... ....

    actually, it would, when you've been hurt, you look for help, any help, and when is an stranger who offers you a hand, some people act like that

  69. S.... ....

    Thank you Regina, Nuff said.

  70. D.... S....

    My ex used to sing this song... after we broke up. I didn't understand until now..

    Now I'm crying because I can't let go, but that was 4 years ago.

  71. P.... ....

    yes, it gives me shivers!

  72. d.... ....

    I honestly think your comment has helped me more than this song. Thank you.

  73. a.... ....

    Paula Cole!

  74. T.... ....

    Such a Lovely song!

  75. Z.... A....

    Not convincing!! More expectations just like in Dikens!! Dear Regina! Fragility of soul seems to be his strenght!

  76. a.... ....

    lmao i completely forgot about this, look, I didn't even type @leozodiac, when i clicked reply it automatically appeared as it did for all comments at least 7 months ago. You are wrong and incredibly stupid for even arguing this completely irrelevant and ridiculous point. Now sit down, be quiet and stop being an ass.

  77. C.... c....

    This account for 4 months, and I went back to 8 months and people were using this "New Comment System".

  78. a.... ....

    What the hell oh my god, 7 months ago that wasn't how it worked. Click "see all" by the comments and see just how many people used the @ system. "poetessbritt" used it 5 months ago and even earlier 3 months ago. I do not understand how you're being so stupid right now. I'm literally dumbfounded at your complete stupidity. You've only had an account for four months stop talking about things you do not know about, really it's nearing the daunting heights of ridiculous.

  79. C.... c....

    ... They clicked reply and it said "(Show the comment)". Now, I'm right, you're wrong, get over it.

  80. a.... ....

    um okay? idgi i know people were replying 8 months ago they were replying 2 years ago too, but 7 months ago clicking "reply" added @[username] at the beginning of your comment and then notified that person that you'd replied

  81. C.... c....

    :). I went back to 8months ago and people were "replying" back then. So... Yeah...

  82. C.... c....

    Sorry, I don't think you are gonna get those 50 likes :P.

  83. H.... S....

    It's all about levels haha

  84. a.... ....

    that comment was 7 months ago, the new comment system came in way after it was posted and they did get and did reply somewhere so

  85. C.... c....

    This is late, but why do "@Leozodiac" they can't see it and some people can't find the comment, easier to click that reply button lol.

  86. C.... c....

    You can't hear the other one if you do that :P.

  87. C.... c....

    That makes no sense at all.

  88. d.... ....

    Nicely said. I think we all feel betrayed and abandoned at some point in our lives, and although it sucks, we'd have no art worth anything without these experiences.

  89. o.... ....

    score! i've always wanted to have a lot of likes, i mean licks.

  90. s.... ....

    Or... she's just repeating the word for emphasis... since yelling out in the way you described it would make no sense :|

  91. A.... B....

    I cried. Then I went to face my life.

  92. H.... S....

    play this song over top of apres moi. it sounds amazing

  93. E.... B....

    WHO DISLIKED THIS?????!!!!!?????

  94. S.... A....

    I may not have been in your situation but i just wanna say that i know how you feel, my dad left they weren't married so he could leave without notice, i wonder everyday whether he misses or even remembers me....

  95. G.... O....

    I'm in the (almost) same position. My parents are in mid-divorce and my dad has paranoid schizophrenia. Its hard- not actually knowing who he is. Whether he's ditching you like old tasteless gum, or whether the disease has officially gotten to him. But music is my way out.

  96. T.... ....

    This song doesn't belong on this planet.

  97. s.... ....

    this song hits home for me, in all the best ways possibe. i love it.

  98. c.... ....

    But, I need learn English to understand :'(

  99. R.... ....

    Ahhh, you see that makes sense. I tend to be over-analytical and too literal, so I was like IS SHE SWITCHING POINTS OR SOMETHING OR AHHAHAJ but that makes sense :)

  100. C.... C....

    im so in love with this song